Graeme Smith ruled out of India ODIs

KOLKATA, INDIA - Feb 18 2010 10:37

South Africa's captain, Graeme Smith, will miss the one-day series against India due to a finger injury, an official said on Thursday.

All-rounder Jacques Kallis will lead the tourists in the three-match series starting in Jaipur on Sunday, South African media manager Michael Owen-Smith told reporters.

"Doctors have advised Smith rest for 10 days to recover from the fracture in his left little finger," Owen-Smith said, adding that in-form Test batsman Hashim Amla will join the one-day squad.

Smith suffered the injury before the ongoing second Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, but opted to play in the match.

Wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, who missed the Test due to back spasms, is expected to be fit for the opening one-dayer, Owen-Smith said.

The remaining two one-dayers will be played in Gwalior and Ahmedabad. -- AFP

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